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Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Short answer
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS (18–55mm) and Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (17–70mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. Only the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS has an aperture ring.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Tamron |
| Focal length | 18–55mm | 17–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–83mm | 26–105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | Yes | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | — |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens | — |
| Angle of view | 76.5° – 29° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.3 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | — |
| Weight | 310 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | — |
| Length | 70.4–97.9 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Reasons to choose the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Longer reach 105 mm vs 83 mm
Both have optical stabilisation.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | 27–83 mm | 66.3°–24.1° | 13.1–4.3 m |
| Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | 26–105 mm | 69.3°–19.1° | 13.8–3.4 m |
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD gets 1.27× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS: whatever it points at fills 1.27× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.6× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS you would have to walk about 21% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 62% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Fair |
| Portrait | Average | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Very good |
| Vlogging | Very good | Excellent |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Common questions
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which is better, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD?
On paper they come out even across 22 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.
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